The Potential Role of Short Food Supply Chains in Strengthening Periurban Agriculture in Spain: The Cases of Madrid and Barcelona

The Potential Role of Short Food Supply Chains in Strengthening Periurban Agriculture in Spain: The Cases of Madrid and Barcelona

Periurban agriculture is being hit by the effects of the globalized food system, as well as by concrete aspects of urban sprawl. Nonetheless, proximity to the main markets provides an opportunity to sustain agriculture in highly urbanized areas. In this sense, an increasing number of local initiativ...

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Main Authors: Carolina Yacamán Ochoa, Alberto Matarán, Rafael Mata Olmo, Jose María López, Rafael Fuentes-Guerra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-04-01
Series:Sustainability
Subjects:
short food supply chains
distribution
periurban agriculture
local food systems
farm questionnaire
small grocery questionnaire
governance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/7/2080

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